New Delhi: The Centre is preparing to introduce a new and stringent Seed Act to protect farmers from losses caused by fake, adulterated and substandard seeds. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a consultation with senior representatives of major farmer organisations on September 10 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Crimes against women and children, including rape and serious POCSO cases, declined in Kerala during the first 100 days of the state government’s Operation Toofan, while drug-related cases and seizures increased significantly, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued to mark 100 days of ‘Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt’, Read More…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has ordered strict action after child labour was detected during a surprise inspection at the APMC market in Yeshwanthpur. Shivakumar directed the police to arrest those responsible for employing children and warned that officials, including the DCP, ACP, DSP and police inspector, could face suspension if immediate Read More…
Moirang: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday visited the INA Museum at Moirang in Manipur, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the Indian National Army (INA). During his visit, Radhakrishnan visited the historic site where the Indian Tricolour was first hoisted on the Indian mainland by the INA. He also toured the INA War Read More…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday released “Asha Forever,” a special song composed by acclaimed music director A.R. Rahman, to mark the 93rd birth anniversary of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle. Speaking at the event, Fadnavis remembered Bhosle as a symbol of boundless energy and enthusiasm, saying her passion for music and love Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article written by Union Minister Annpurna Devi highlighting the significance of 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and Poshan Maah. The article calls for transforming the Anganwadi system into a people’s movement and highlights the role of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Read More…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s long association with cinema has entered a new phase with the launch of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and enduring appeal to filmmakers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day festival at the Kashmir International Read More…
Faridabad: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday stressed the need for greater representation of women in democratic institutions, calling the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies a historic requirement. Inaugurating a two-day workshop on “Gender-Responsive Governance” organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW), Birla said a Read More…
Kathmandu: Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday, 13 days after devastating flash floods in Rasuwa and neighbouring areas claimed more than 1,340 lives, marking one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in recent years. Nearly 5,000 people are still reported missing, including 589 foreign nationals, following the disaster that struck on August Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Weak monsoon conditions and a lack of rain have pushed temperatures above normal across several parts of Kerala, leading to a rise in electricity consumption and prompting authorities to caution that partial power restrictions may be imposed during evening peak hours. According to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kottayam recorded Read More…